A negative result does not exclude the presence of B. pertussis/parapertussis infection. Detection depends on adequate specimen collection, absence of inhibitors and sufficient DNA (>/= 1 CFU/uL). Test results should be correlated with other clinical findings.
Reported
Within 24 hours.
- 2 to 4 hours once received by main campus laboratory.
All positive results will be called to the ordering provider and infection prevention team.
A negative result does not exclude the presence of B. pertussis/parapertussis infection. Detection depends on adequate specimen collection, absence of inhibitors and sufficient DNA (>/= 1 CFU/uL). Test results should be correlated with other clinical findings.
Reported
Within 24 hours.
- 2 to 4 hours once received by main campus laboratory.
All positive results will be called to the ordering provider and infection prevention team.
